Happy Thanksgiving and other turkey day edibles (109) Nov 23, 2009
and Big 3 at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. Sant. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Plenty of events Nov 13, 2009
Another rumor racing around is that the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn s for sale. To our inquiry, Fairmont officials officially responded with an official response: "The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa along with other Morgan Stanley Crescent portfolio holdings have recently been noted in the business media. While the resort does not typically comment on our owner's behalf, we do not anticipate any management or operation changes as a result of any potential real estate/financial transactions.... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Tricks and treats Nov 1, 2009
restaurant at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn s the first Sonoma Valley restaurant to achieve a star in a Michelin Guide, it is also the first Fairmont restaurant in the entire worldwide chain to be awarded a star by the prestigious guides. H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Tricks and treats Oct 30, 2009
restaurant at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn s the first Sonoma Valley restaurant to achieve a star in a Michelin Guide, it is also the first Fairmont restaurant in the entire worldwide chain to be awarded a star by the prestigious guides. H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Lots of wine and food events Oct 23, 2009
Sante at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn ecame Sonoma's first restaurant to receive a coveted Michelin Star in the Michelin 2010 Bay Area and Wine Country guidebook, released this week. Tucked in the back of the FSMI lobby, Sant. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Michelin ratings: New and retreads Oct 23, 2009
Sante at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn jumped from no listing last year to Sonoma Valley's first star rating. Sondra Bernstein and John Toulze scored well. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Sante is first Oct 23, 2009
EXECUTIVE CHEF BRUNO Tison and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cain worked together to transform Sante at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa into a restaurant worthy of a Michelin star ... When Bruno Tison came on as executive chef of Sante restaurant at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, he came with a mission to turn it into a Michelin star restaurant ... "But I came here because I wanted to work in Wine Country," Tison said of his move to the Plaza's sister hotel, the Fairmont Sonoma... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
39 Bay Area restaurants get Michelin stars Oct 21, 2009
They are Aziza in San Francisco; Commis in Oakland; El Paseo in Mill Valley (it has since closed); Etoile at Domaine Chandon in Yountville; La Toque in Napa; Luce in the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco; Michael Mina (demoted from two stars); Quince (which has since moved into new quarters); Sante in the Sonoma Mission Inn in Sonoma; Solbar in the Solage resort in Calistoga; and Ubuntu in Napa. Twenty-three restaurants retained their one-star ranking, including Gary Danko, La Folie and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sober thoughts? Oct 16, 2009
Battling bartender Chenoa Casen, from the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn pours the final blend of a custom concoction containing the last-minute mystery ingredient, lemon curd ... Battling bartender Chenoa Casen, from the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn pours the final blend of a custom concoction containing the last-minute mystery ingredient, lemon curd. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Wolfert book signing and interview Oct 9, 2009
Dinner for 12 at Bruce Cohn's remodeled barn to be cooked by Thomas Keller of the French Laundry went for 12,900, while dinner for 12 by Bradley Ogden at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn bid out at 17,000 ... Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn's spa just ranked 14th in the Continental U.S./Canadian region of Travel+Leisure magazine's annual World's Best Awards. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
School district to develop gardens (21) Sep 16, 2009
Fran Meininger, executive director of the Education Foundation, added "The entire board is thrilled and enthusiastic to take on this tangible project that will positively affect the lives of all of Sonoma's children.Kathleen Hill, Food Editor of the Sonoma Index-Tribune, has been working with the school district's SNAC committee for more than two years to make the garden project a reality."We are forming a community steering committee that will work with the SVUSD leadership, teachers and garden... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Tomato Festivals cropping up Sep 11, 2009
The Boys Clubs' crucial Fashion in the Vineyards fundraiser will be at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn ext Thursday, Sept. 17, with a fun and frolic-filled fashion show, silent and live auctions, and great wines and foods ... It all started with a VIP cocktail party for big sponsors and big bidders at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn cool pool, complete with water arches and surrounding food service tables ... For the "Sangiacomo Dinner" at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Executive Chef Bruno... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Getting ready for Sunday Sep 4, 2009
Tickets are still available to the Honorary Chair Dinner on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn The Sangiacomo family will be honored for their many years growing grapes in the Valley, marking the first time the event will honor a family of growers instead of vintners ... Guests at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn an pick up the shuttle at the hotel while other Sonoma Valley attendees will be picked up at the Lodge at Sonoma. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
To be honored Sep 1, 2009
The event takes place at the Sonoma Mission Inn nd includes a gourmet meal and wine parings. Tickets are still available and cost 175. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Breakaway dining deals Aug 28, 2009
Several tickets remain for the Saturday Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn inner honoring the weekend's honorary chairs, the Sangiacomo family ... Fashion in the Vineyards benefits our esteemed Boys Club on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn ith great fashions by Helen Lyall, great hors d'oeuvres, wines, and an always fun and tear-jerking kids' pageant. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Fulfill your need for speed Aug 3, 2009
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the best place to stay. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Finding good eats Jul 10, 2009
"Keep a Breast" will host an art auction at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa this Saturday, July 11. According to the invitation, "30 beautiful, strong, brave Sonoma Valley women have had their torsos plastered...," all available for bidding. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Valley music scene Jul 10, 2009
The Keep A Breast foundation auction at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa also has a nice line-up of local musicians Saturday, July 11. The afternoon kicks off with Sue Albano and Mark Dennis at 4 p.m., followed by Backtrax doing an acoustic set and wrapping up the evening is Julia Francis at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Fathers Day feasts Jun 19, 2009
Entertainment Thu 6/18 10 PM. Fathers' Day, Shiso birthday party and new beer tavern approaching. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Alleged pot grower arrested at sheriff's substation (9) Jun 17, 2009
The other was apprehended at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa where presumably he was not a guest. The two juveniles received a ride to juvenile hall. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Local pizza legend Jun 5, 2009
An auction lot for the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation last year reaped delicious benefits at a dinner at Chateau St. Jean winery last week, cooked by Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa's executive chef Bruno Tison and donated by the hotel, accompanied by slightly funky band Blues Burgers. Guests enjoyed a fabulous organic mushroom risotto with shaved Vella Dry Jack, seared boned rack of CK Lamb with fennel pur;e, Swiss chard, Dauphinoise (creamy) potatoes and Marin French Cheese truffled Brie... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Weekend happenings May 29, 2009
From a food angle, Infineon offers a Wine Country Pavilion on Saturday and Sunday, meaning a tent loaded with opportunities to taste Napa foods from Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, Go Fish, Mustard's Grill (all three belong to Cindy Pawlcyn and friends), Napa Hilton Garden Inn, Salute Sant; (not Sonoma Mission Inn), and Silverado Country Club, among others ... Sample tasties from Maya, Rin's Thai Restaurant, The Red Grape, Ben & Jerry's, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Basque Boulangerie, Garden... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Will assist chefs May 8, 2009
Crews credits the generosity of the school district, support of SVHS administration and counselor Mick Chantler, the Rotary Club, Ramekins, Fairmount Sonoma Mission Inn, and the Sonoma Valley Cuisine Society with their ongoing help for the program. "We're a family in here," says Crews. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Forget the sleepover - just spring for the spa May 4, 2009
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn h3. Monday through Friday, day visitors who call and book a 60-minute treatment of $139 or more have access to the fitness center, classes, pools and, most delightfully, the spa's unique 10-part bathing ritual, which usually runs an extra $39 to $89 per guest. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sanctuary Spa reaches for the stars May 3, 2009
My favorite Bay Area spas are the Claremont and the Sonoma Mission Inn - both of them beautiful spaces with well-trained professionals, excellent treatment rooms and tables, nice towels, serene surroundings and attentive service. But they don't have Mobil stars, and the Kiawah Island spa experience ranked above any other I have had. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
What's going on May 1, 2009
Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School has a new general manager, Claud Bates, former Food & Beverage Director at Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club, who previously worked at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and for Hilton Hotels around the country ... He and his wife, Sonoman Hannah Kwiatkowski Bates, met while working at the Sonoma Mission Inn, were married at Landmark Vineyards and have 18-month-old Annika Alice Bates, as well as some hugely exciting ideas for Ramekins. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Valley happenings Apr 17, 2009
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa recently brought distinguished sommeliers to experience fabulous food and the entire wine culture of Sonoma Valley ... After a welcome by Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa's general manager Kelley Cosgrove, the Winemaker Dinner highlighted the hotel's culinary skills along with wine stories from winemakers and vineyard managers, all emceed by Maureen Cottingham of SVVGA. Chef Richard Samaniego's menu included Ahi... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
5 places to test your game against Tiger's Apr 5, 2009
You've got to befriend a member or stay at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn o try to make like Jim Thorpe and score 64, as he did in winning the cup in 2007. Green fees $215 - plus the cost of your room at the inn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Film fest goodies Mar 27, 2009
Sant; at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa kicks off its 2009 Winemaker Dinner Series with Chef Andrew Cain cooking up a delectable storm to the wines of Buena Vista Winery on Thursday, April 23 ... Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers' Alliance hosts 10 sommeliers from around the country April 5 through 8, in partnership with the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
The 'Twitchhiker' visits Sonoma Mar 20, 2009
"When I learned that he was making his way toward Sonoma County, I reached out (via Twitter) to Paul and invited him to be a guest at the Inn. Unfortunately, he had already secured arrangements in the area, but he was grateful for a leisurely lunch and a chat with the Fairmont Sonoma team," said Michelle Heston, director of public relations at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, which hosted Smith for lunch. In addition to lunch at the Big Three, Smith spent the day touring Kunde and Imagery... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
El Verano benefits Mar 20, 2009
The sponsors of the tournament are the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn the Sonoma Golf Club and Faces of Change ... The sponsors of the tournament are the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, the Sonoma Golf Club and Faces of Change. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Rash of DUIs hits Sonoma (35) Mar 17, 2009
8:34 p.m. - An employee of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa reported that he parked a golf cart - with the keys in it - behind the restaurant and left for 15 to 20 minutes. When the employee returned, the golf cart was missing. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Drinking and eating Mar 13, 2009
While at the Big 3, you can join (for free) the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa's "Good Neighbor" program and get a 10 percent discount at the Big 3 and other areas of the SMI as well as e-mails about special promotions. H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Academy Awards night at Estate, Palms Grill opens and Big 3 re-opens with super deal (14) Mar 1, 2009
The Big 3, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn caf; on Highway 12, reopens today, Friday, Feb. 27. From Monday, March 2 through Thursday, March 5, Big 3 will offer a 50-percent discount on the entire menu - an excellent opportunity for locals to try the remodeled restaurant. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Where's Popeye? Feb 16, 2009
Other options include the MacArthur Place Inn and Spa and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, both of which offer Sonoma Valley Olive Festival specials. (800) 722-1866, ; (800) 441-1414. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
